1. Human Female Reproductive System Diagnostic Techniques
Quiz
©Richard L. Goldman
March 20, 2003
from:
Delmar’s Comprehensive Medical Terminology

2. Delmar's Comprehensive Medical Terminology
breast self-examination
mammography
Pap smear
conization
endometrial biopsy
colposcpy
dilatation an curettage
hysterosalpingography
aspiration biopsy
culdocentesis
laparoscopy
pelvic ultrasound
cryosurgery
pelvimetry
Orderly palpation exam of breast – looking for change
X-ray examination of breast
Obtain cells from within cervix for microscopic exam
Surgical removal of cone shaped segment of cervix
Obtain sample of endometrium for examination
Microscopic examination of vagina and cervix
Dilate cervix and scrape uterine lining (D&C)
X-ray of uterus & fallopian tube – uses contrast media
Use needle to obtain tissue or fluid sample
Withdrawal of intraperitoneal fluid from culdesac
Viewing and performing procedures with laprascope
Use high-frequency sound to examine abdomen
Destruction of tissue by rapid freezing
Measure the size of the pelvis
Delmar's Comprehensive Medical Terminology